Mahmoud Awad

Duties and Responsibilities
I report technically to the ILO CTA and ILO LER/SME specialist, and administratively to the UNOPS Operations manager. My duty station is Ramadi and I am conducting regular and frequent missions to Baghdad and other locations in Iraq and Amman to entertain relations with project stakeholders in the execution of the project.
Summary of Key Functions:
- I am acting as the main liaison and representative of ILO and UNOPS in Anbar Governorate, for the implementation of the ILO/UNOPS component of the PSDP‐I, and other ILO and UNOPS activities related to socio‐economic recovery.
- I am supporting the project CTA and SME/LER specialist in achieving the Programme objectives, in particular with respect to IP Output 2.1: Local economic strategies and plans developed in line with national and provincial frameworks in Anbar governorate, and IP Output 2.2.: Economic and social regeneration pilot projects implemented in Anbar governorate (business development services). I am ensuring proactive relations with the project management and the LER Project Officer in Amman.
This include in particular:
1. Support UNDP in the establishment and functioning of Governorate Steering Committees that adequately represent the local socio‐economic sectors and stakeholders, including representing ILO/UNOPS within meetings, provision of timely reports in consultation with project management, and appropriate liaison with project team;
2. Support the LADP‐established Business Information and Development Centres (BICs) and/or support the establishment of a BIC within the area of responsibility with a second‐phase technical and financial support;
3. Supporting the implementation of capacity‐building initiatives of other private and semi/private business development service providers by involving them in the training activities above mentioned and through “grants” for direct beneficiary activities;
4. Support the assessment, in a participatory, multi‐stakeholder consultation process the comparative advantages of the local economy (sectoral priorities) at the Governorate level with GSC representatives and other economic stakeholders; the Chambers of Commerce and the BICs to be established in the areas should play a central facilitation role;
5. Support the Provincial Council’s relevant planning authority, in association with the Governor’s office and the technical departments of line ministries (MoF, MoLSA, MoIM, MoT, MoA, local investment boards in particular), in the design of strategic economic development plans in the context of the Provincial Development Plans;
Specific Duties:
In performing the above functions, the LER officer will be expected to proactively support the LER/SME specialist and the CTA, and ensure proactive collaboration with the LER Project Officer, to:
• Identify and select beneficiaries and participants to project activities;
• Support logistical preparations for training events, seminars and workshops in coordination with the LER Project Officer in Amman and the ILO/UNOPS operations section;
• Prepare/ edit technical documents;
• Monitor the provision of services by contractors and consultants, including checking financial reports sent by contractors and consultants
• Carry out desk research work;
• Assist with the translation of project documents to and from Arabic and English;
• Support the drafting of regular project progress reports to ILO and UNOPS management, donor and other recipients;
• Filing and archiving.
• Work in close collaboration with other UN projects implemented in the Governorate and participate to UNOPS management/planning exercises as required;
• Perform any other duties as might be required for the successful implementation of the project and of the ILO/UNOPS Economic Recovery Programme.

My Role is to oversee the effective implementation and operations of USAID Tatweer activities in the Anbar provinces. I act as a link between the regional office and the director of provincial rollout in Mansour -HQ. This requires regular visits as well as regular interaction in Anbar province. I have regular interaction with the Director of Provincial rollout and other staff and management of Tatweer to follow up on support services related issues. Specifically, I carry the following responsibilities and tasks:

Administrative level Responsibilities:
• Oversee the regional offices to make sure of the effective utilization of resources and the smooth implementation of activities as planned by the ministry team leaders and core area team leaders.
• Provide the necessary logistical support for regional office to make sure that the office is well organized and effectively run.
• Develop control measures and anti corruption tools that will prevent misuse of the available resources in the regional office and to prevent fraud.
• Review financial expense reports and procurement and maintenance requests, after admin/finance officer submitted as per the established procedures.
• Review the requests for annual and sick leaves after that the director of roll out is authorized to approve/disapprove the request according to the established procedures.
• Follow through the instructions given by Director of provincial roll out on improving the administrative procedures and functions of the provincial offices and staff.
• Report directly to the director of provincial roll out on administration and technical issues.
Technical Level Responsibilities :
• Discuss with the director of provincial rollout the most appropriate technical approach that is necessary to achieve task number 9 and 10 in the amended project document of USAID/Tatweer.
• Provide leadership and necessary skills and tools to the provincial office and staff to enable them to implement their projects effectively.
• Receive the monthly work plan from the roll out HQ office and plan with each staff an effective operational plan for that month.
• Review the periodic reporting on the accomplished activities in the province that are provided by the regional staff to make sure that they are done according to the plans and in an effective manner.
• Manage the relationship with other donors such as the PRTs and other USG implementers in the provinces. This has to be coordinated closely with the Director of rollout.
• Review and assess progress achieved in the provinces with regard to the results framework and according the project performance indicators.
• Solve problems in the field and provide solutions through coordination with the Director of rollout to make sure of smooth implementation of programs.

Under the supervision of the Program Operations Director (POD), I am responsible for all Human Resources issues by applying the policy of IRD and USAID; below are the major duties:
• Implementation of Performance Management process
• Learning and Development
• Administration of Recruitment and selection
• General Human Resources Administration
• Implementation and policy dissemination

Under the supervision of the Business Development Program Manager, I was Responsible for developing and implementing strategies aimed at increasing economic development opportunities through grants and business skills training; below were the major duties:
• Provide leadership and guidance to the CSP Ramadi BDP Team on the implementation of Micro-Small-Medium Enterprise (MSME) Grants Program and business skills training in the focus communities.
• Promote the MSME Grants Program through the establishment of local Grant Endorsement Committees (GEC) comprised of community and business leaders.
• Conduct business skills training needs assessments of focus communities and develop strategies for supporting skills training to address these needs.
• Analyze all feasibility studies conducted to support approval or disapproval of MSME Grants.
• Liaise with Ramadi and Al Anbar municipality, city council, and governorate level officials as well as local NGOs to develop new or expand existing MSME development and training programs.

Under the supervision of the Business Development Program Manager, I Assisted in day-to-day management of BD services projects/proposals that includes:
• Preparing, organizing and Writing training proposals including but not limited to the budget, trainers, other staffers, and logistics.
• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports on the progress of the BD training including all the activities done and the activities occurred.
• Provide development and technical oversight of all training programs, including all training program content, participant training and logistics support.
• Monitor and evaluate training programs and participants and provide feedback for follow-on programs and project planning.
• Facilitate the development of the staff skills and knowledge.

Under the direct supervision of the grants Manager, I was responsible for providing the Business Development pillar with administrative and technical support including, but not limited to, implementation support, employment tracking, proposal management, analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Conducting business plans and feasibility studies to determine feasible applications submitted by the proposed grantees.
• Visiting project sites and ensuring the up to standard implementation of projects upon program regulations and guidelines.
• Maintaining the short term and long term technical assistance files & maintain up-to-date contact information.
• Facilitating meetings with the community and grantees were applicable.
• Track project/proposal status within portfolio.
• Communicate progress and/or delays with community contact person to ensure a positive relationship between the community and IRD after a project is identified.
• Assure the positive progress of implementing the SME projects in cooperation with the supervisor.

Oversee day to day activities of the unit.
Support the implementation of the Administrations and HR in the college

Responsible for daily library activities

Responsible for day to day activities of the internet unit/units in the universities.
provide technical support for the units
responsible for official Emails of the administrations

responsible for day to day interpretation and translation for the governor office

Teaching English for students of the Secondary Schools